Author: EPLN Staff Reports

Bennett Kotok, of Eden Prairie, passed away from natural causes on Jan. 21, 2024, at just 19 years old. He is survived by his loving family, including his parents Larry and Susan, brothers Jack and Simon, his adored dog George, and Maddie Sura, his girlfriend of several years. Bennett is survived by a loving extended family, including grandmothers Jane Gillen and Retta Kotok, and amazing aunts and uncles that he adored, including Kathy and Corey Melville, Steve and Kristal Gillen, Dave and Tamra Gillen, Jay and Marie Lackmann, Lori and Tom Anderson, and Janice and Bob Krauth. Loving cousins include…

Virginia “Ginny” Wilkening of Chaska, Minnesota, passed away on Jan. 16, 2024 after a short battle with cancer.

Early voting for the March 5 presidential primary began on Jan. 19 in Eden Prairie, with options for in-person and mail-in ballots.

Smith Coffee & Café’s annual Sheldon’s Wrench Treasure Hunt in Eden Prairie features a $250 cash and $100 gift card grand prize.

The Eden Prairie Parks and Recreation Department announced Tuesday, Jan. 16, the opening of its outdoor ice rinks and warming houses for the 2024 winter season. Here is a list of Eden Prairie’s rinks and warming houses, along with their operating hours: Open hours for ice rinks and warming houses may vary due to weather conditions. For the latest updates on weather-related closures, residents are encouraged to visit the city website throughout the season.

A sundog lit up Eden Prairie’s sky on a bitterly cold Monday, with the National Weather Service forecasting more freezing temperatures ahead.

For the Words in Action contest, K-12 students who reside or attend school in Eden Prairie are asked to select a quote by a Black American civil rights leader and express what it means to them through art, writing, video or audio.

Hints on keeping people, pets and vehicles safe in below-freezing temperatures.

The City of Eden Prairie is seeking applications through Feb. 5 for positions on six advisory commissions: flying cloud airport advisory, heritage preservation, parks, recreation and natural resources, planning, and sustainability. According to the city, these commissions are vital in shaping the community’s development and ensuring responsible stewardship of local resources. Residents interested in contributing to their community through these commissions can learn more and apply online on the city’s website.

On Jan. 14, Eden Prairie’s Wings of the North Air Museum celebrates ejection seat history with exhibits, experts, and free entry.